le babillard - IPA Montérégie

A view of Longueuil Marina from the Jacques-Cartier Bridge overlooking the
St. Lawrence River. The Montérégiennes mountains in the background.
Summer 2010 VOL.1 NO 2
I.P.A. MONTÉRÉGIE
LE BABILLARD
REGION 15
Denis Nadeau receives the John Minarik Award and is
elected IPA Canada Vice-President East
Agenda
At its Annual General Meeting held in Seattle, IPA Canada
awarded its most prestigious recognition, the John
Minarik Award, to Denis Nadeau, Region 15 Montérégie
President.
Happy Hour 5-7 pm
Denis joined the RCMP in May 1974 where he pursued a
brilliant career and held various important responsibilities
as well as different federal police functions in the
provinces of Ontario and Quebec. He was also an
Instructor for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Regina.
Breakfast, 9:00 am
He joined IPA in 1995 and was elected Region 8 President in October 1997, position
that he held until May 2000. From 1998 to 2006, he held the post of IPA Canada V-P
East. This year, he was elected for a third term with IPA International Social
Commission. He studied business administration at UQTR, UQAT and UQAM
universities, psychology at Bishop University in Lennoxville, Quebec, and “Human
Justice” at Regina University. He retired from the RCMP in 2005 after 31 years of
services while holding the rank of Staff Sergeant.
The John Minarik Award is presented annually to the IPA Canadian section member
who rendered exceptional services to IPA. John Minarik (1904-1974) was a member
of IPA Region One. He was an auxiliary police officer in London, ON.
Last Thursday of each month. The venue
varies each time.
 July 29 and August 26: Longueuil Marina
 July 15: Impact restaurant, 5645,
Chemin de Chambly, St. Hubert
 August 18: Regal restaurant, 5588
Auteuil Avenue, Brossard.
 September 15: Resto Bar Candiac (Exit
44), 176 blvd de l’Industrie, Candiac.
Golf Outing
 September 13, Candiac Golf Club.
President Dinner, October 21,
guest
speaker Yvon Thibault, retired police officer,
author of Le Château de Beauharnois.
Check online for changes of dates or
venues: www.ipamonteregie.ca
GOLF OUTING
Welcoming new members
Jean Laforce, Longueuil
Michel Jobidon, retired Hydro Québec (investigation)
Gilles Parent, retired ASFC
Georges Painchaud, retired SPVM (transfer)
Join I.P.A. Montérégie
Form available at www.ipamonteregie.ca
Monday, September 13, 2010
Club de golf de Candiac
45 chemin d’Auteuil, Candiac 450.659.9163
Golf: Member $80, Guest $90, including golf, cart, supper
Supper only: Member $30, Guest $35
Daily program
 12:30 pm Tee Off
R15 gets the Charles R. Wright Award
Region 15 Montérégie was awarded the Charles R.
Wright Award at the last Annual General Assembly
held in Seattle. President, Denis Nadeau, was handed
the award by our Founder Charles R. Wright.
This Award is presented annually to the Region who
records the highest membership increase over the
previous year. It was created in 2000 for IPA Canada
40th anniversary.
 5 :00 to 6:00 pm Happy Hour
 6:00 pm Supper
Congratulations and thank you to all the recruiters.
Let’s keep the good work!
Reservation mandatory: Jean-Louis Cabana, 450.922.4115
E-mail : [email protected]
Guy Babin was elected Assistant Travel Officer to
Harry Summerton at the National level.
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER /BONNES VACANCES!
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R15 REPORT PRESENTED AT THE AGM
IN SEATTLE JUNE 10
(excerpts)
I am happy to report the constant growth in
the membership of our region, which has
almost doubled over the last year thanks to
the support of a very dynamic and dedicated
executive committee.
In 2009, we held monthly get-togethers:
breakfast, Happy Hours, executive meetings at
different venues within our region, which
attracted members and guests in good numbers. These events
have become a major recruiting tool.
Gerald Deseve leaves his post as V-P EAST
I would like to thank all of the
people who gave me their trust
through the years as Region 15
founder and also to all members of
the National Executive who always
supported me as IPA Canada Vice–
President East. I would like to
thank especially Reverend Charles Wright, founder of
IPA Canada, who has been a great support during
these extraordinary years.
A successful golf outing took place in September, attended by
more people than the previous years and five new members
joined IPA.
J’aimerais remercier toutes les personnes qui m’ont
Last October, 46 members and guests visited US Region 2
New York City. We thank them for their warm hospitality and
friendship.
fondateur de cette région et de membre de l’exécutif
On December 4th, we held a successful Christmas party
attended by Gerry Desève, V-P East, Gilles Théberge,
Presidents R7, and Robert Roberge President R8, members
and spouses. Bob Roberge acted DJ and provided lively
entertainment.
fait confiance durant toutes ces années depuis la fondation de la région 15, dans mon rôle de Président
national, et qui m’ont toujours supporté en tant que
Vice-président Est de l’IPA Canada.
Un merci très spécial au Révérend Charles Wright,
fondateur de la section canadienne de l’International
Police Association, qui a été un exemple de sagesse
tout au long de ces années extraordinaires.
Along with R7 members we hosted to dinner Secretary
General, Larry Sheppard and wife Judy who also visited
Quebec City later on.
Good luck to everybody / Bonne chance à tous
Servo per Amikeco
(Extrait du rapport de la R15 présenté à l’AGA à Seattle)
Gerry Desève, V-P East Ex-officio
Je suis heureux de vous informer que la croissance de notre
région va bon train. Notre membership a presque doublé durant la dernière année et j’en remercie mon équipe du Bureau
de direction.
Durant l’année 2009, nous avons eu plusieurs rencontres
mensuelles: petits-déjeuners, 5 à 7, réunions de l’exécutif à
divers endroits de la région. Plusieurs membres et invités ont
participé à ces activités qui s’avèrent être une bonne source
de recrutement.
La journée de golf annuelle, tenue en septembre au Club de
golf de Candiac, a connu un succès sans précédent. Cinq nouveaux membres ont joint l’IPA Montérégie lors de l’événement.
Want to advertise a product or a service in Le
Babillard or on IPA Monterégie Web Site?
For rates and conditions, please contact Gille Couture,
Treasurer at: [email protected]
IPA Region 15 Montérégie Executives
Denis Nadeau, President
Christian Parent, Vice President
Denis Bourcier, Secretary
Gille Couture, Treasurer
En octobre, nous avons visité nos collègues de la Région 2 de
New York. Les 46 membres et invités ont apprécié l’hospitalité
des nos hôtes que l’on remercie d’ailleurs encore une fois.
Guy Babin, Hosting and Travel Officer
Jean-Louis Cabana, Registrar
Claudia Couture, Communication
Jacques Landry, Web Master
Le 4 décembre eut lieu le party de Noël à St Constant et y
participèrent le V-P est Gérald Desève, les présidents des régions 7 et 8 Gilles Théberge et Robert Roberge. Bob Roberge a
agit en tant que DJ et a su créer l’ambiance de circonstance.
Le 11 décembre, en collaboration avec les membres de la Région 7, nous avons accueilli le Secrétaire national et son
épouse Judy qui sont ensuite allés visiter Québec.
Mauril Turbide, President Ex-officio
Information: [email protected]
Web: www.ipamonteregie.ca
LE BABILLARD
Publisher and Editor: Claudia Couture
Photos: Robert Roberge, Barry Boss
Translation: Francyne Poirier
Servo per Amikeco
Denis Nadeau
Président
Learn about the Montérégie Region by visiting
www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca et / and www.bonjourquebec.com
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AGM IN SEATTLE, A GREAT SUCCESS
On June 10, 2010, IPA Canada held its Annual General Meeting in Seattle,
Washington, simultaneously with that of IPA USA. Twenty Canadian
delegates and their spouse of the various Regions attended the event.
Presentation of the two country’s flags preceded the opening of the AGM
followed by speeches from President Bob Killen (USA) and President Phil
Bailey (Canada) who greeted the delegates and extended their best wishes.
Upon our arrival at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, a welcome committee from US
Region 24 warmly greeted the delegates. Our thanks and appreciation go to
Geoffrey Gretchman, his lovely wife and his team, for their friendship and the
activity programme: boat ride and dinner at Tillicum Village, Seattle visit,
Boeing Aviation Museum, Mount Rainier and the Alaska cruise.
Seattle is the largest city in America’s Pacific Northwest. Its official
nickname is the Emerald City, alluding to the lush evergreen trees
surrounding the city. The Port of Seattle is a major economic engine
specializing in transpacific commerce. It is also a great industrial centre with
a population of 602,000. Founded in the middle of the 19th century, the city
was named after Chief Seattle, of the Duwamish and Suquamish native tribes.
The Space Needle is major landmark of the Pacific Northwest region of the
United States and a symbol of Seattle. It was built for the 1962 World’s
Fair and features an observation deck at 520 feet/160m, and a gift shop
with the rotating SkyCity restaurant at 500 feet/152m.
NEW IPA CANADA NATIONAL EXECUTIVES
Larry Sheppard, President
Tim Corin, Treasurer
Marv Southcott, Secretary
Barry Boss, Vice President West
Ernie Derry, Vice President Center
Representatives of the various IPA Canada Regions at the AGM in Seattle and Founder
Reverend Charles R. Wright.
Denis Nadeau, Vice President East
A break for Denis Nadeau!
Newly elected IPA Canada National Executive Bureau.
From left to right: Barry Boss, Marv Southcott, Denis Nadeau, Larry Sheppard, Ernie Derry, Tim
Corin, surrounding Founder Reverend Charles R. Wright.
Port of Seattle patrol car.
Long time Belgium friend visits Region 15
Since 2000, Johan Pacolet, local police Inspector in Tienen-Hoegaaren, Belgium,
has been visiting with our colleague Wayne Lord. Johan will spend 10 days with
us from June 18 to 28, 2010 and will be meeting with other I.P.A. Montérégie
members.
www.tienen.be
http://www.politiezonetienen-hoegaarden.be/
Mounted (horse) Patrol at Pike Market.